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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,533.08, 645,195.75 and 266,329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,533.08, 645,195.75 and 266,329.08 is: 367,534.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,533.08 : 645,195.75 = 266,329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,533.08/645,195.75 = 266,329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,533.08x = 645,195.75 × 266,329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,533.08x = 171,834,390,517.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,834,390,517.41/467,533.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,534.19

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